2 million have aphasia and lost all or some ability to use words.
2 million people in the United States have aphasia, but 84.5% of Americans state that they’ve never heard the term aphasia. This fact needs to change immediately to pave the way for better communication experiences for people living with aphasia. Get ready because it’s time for Aphasia Awareness Month.
Learn more about aphasia at https://aphasia.org/stories/june-aphasia-awareness-month/
Dysphagia is a serious medical condition that affects between 300,000 and 700,000 individuals in the United States each year.
Put simply, dysphagia is swallowing difficulty (Logemann, 1998). However, the act of swallowing is extremely complex. It is estimated to involve at least 30 pairs of muscles and multiple nerves. And we do it often! We swallow about 600 times a day and don’t even think twice about it. And yet, swallowing is something we all take for granted – that is, until a problem occurs.
Dysphagia Awareness Month provides an excellent opportunity to raise awareness about what dysphagia is, its symptoms, causes, available treatments, and the roles of the various professionals who can help those with dysphagia.
Learn more about dysphagia at: https://www.dysphagiaresearch.org/news/674474/June-is-Dysphagia-Awareness-Month.htm
Both Aphasia and Dysphagia can be treated with therapy. If someone you know is dealing with either of these two debilitating conditions, call Speak Easy Rehab at 919.346.3350 to schedule a consultation.
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